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To most, March 15 – the day when many cities, including Cambridge, closed nonessential businesses in the face of the fast-growing pandemic – seems like an era away.

To business owners in Cambridge, it was the start of an arduous few months.

Many had to halt business until Cambridge’s Phase II reopening in May to June of 2020, and those that retained online sales or delivery are still struggling with a diminished consumer base.

Denise A. Jillson, executive director of the Harvard Square Business Association, said various Cambridge local businesses have permanently closed within the past few months. Others are anticipating whether they will be able to survive into the spring, with some negotiating rental costs with property owners, Jillson said.

Jillson said HSBA put together a committee to evaluate the dire situation the pandemic forced onto small businesses.

“Within a few weeks we went to work with the city

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Nights of Lights impacts St. Augustine businesses

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Retailers in downtown St. Augustine say people aren’t spending money yet.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A long tradition got an early start in 2020.

St. Augustine kicked off Nights of Lights one week early, partly to keep crowds down but also to give local businesses a little more time to boost their bottom lines.

Claude’s Chocolates is a sweet little place in downtown St. Augustine, but COVID-19 made the business a bit sour in 2020.

“Business was very bad. It’s been a real rough year,” manager Rob Marston said.

Marston said the shop needed the boost from Nights of Lights and the people it brings to the town. He said the first extra week has brought more people to the city’s streets and businesses.

“Were we as busy as last year? Sadly not, but it has helped,” he said.

The city’s decision to turn on the lights one week earlier

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JMMB supports side businesses of employees through online expo

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JMMB, through a recent online expo held during its weekly goal getter live series, showcased a range of products offered by the side businesses of its team members.

The two-part virtual expo held on the company’s social media pages aimed to provide support to some 10 team members operating small businesses outside of their regular day job. Group chief marketing officer and moderator of the session, Kerry-Ann Stimpson, said that the idea to include team members and their small businesses was not far-fetched given that JMMB, which today is a regional conglomerate, was formed out of similar circumstances. “We decided to build on this model because it speaks to the core of who JMMB is for its clients and team alike. We see this initiative as a fulfillment of [the company’s] vision of love, whereby we seek to create an organisational environment in which team members can achieve their

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PressRelease.com Supports Businesses Through Cost-Effective Media Communications and Increased Online Visibility

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SARASOTA, Fla. – November 24, 2020 – ( Newswire.com )

PressRelease.com is supporting businesses and their leaders, through effective media communications and online visibility gained through their comprehensive press release distribution services. By helping customers save on distribution costs, in some cases up to 30%, businesses can achieve their media and marketing objectives for less while still acquiring visibility on several of the most influential business outlets in the US and around the world.

“We’ve worked with our distribution partners to deliver the most value to our customers,” according to Erik Rohrmann, COO of PressRelease.com. “We’ve been able to develop our distribution network through strategic partnerships to better address the needs of our customers. It’s never been more critical to save where possible, and now our customers can benefit from

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Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Businesses In Burke

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BURKE, VA — Small businesses have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, making Small Business Saturday in 2020 more vital than ever.

Independently owned boutiques, gift shops, mom-and-pop hardware stores, restaurants and more in Burke are facing unprecedented challenges due to coronavirus-related restrictions and shutdowns.

The list of Small Business Saturday participants from American Express continues to grow, despite the pandemic. Whether you are buying holiday gifts or want a meal from a local restaurant, Burke has plenty of businesses to support. Here are some of the businesses that have signed up so far:

Did we miss anyone in Burke? Tell us in the comments or send an email to [email protected] and we’ll add it to the list.

ALSO ON PATCH: Burke Business Guide

For more local gift ideas, Fairfax County has also created a Made in Fairfax directory highlighting small-scale production businesses based in Fairfax County.

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Eastern Washington businesses honored by state Association of Washington Business

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Several area businesses were recognized last week by the Association of Washington Business during its annual “Evening of Excellence” ceremony.

The event, sponsored by Walla Walla-based Banner Bank, celebrated the innovations of the private sector in a challenging year. It honored family-owned businesses, those that support veterans and employers that have successfully adapted to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Employers have kept our supply chains open, switched their operations to make personal protective equipment and set good examples of safe operations during the outbreak,” association President Kris Johnson said in a news release. “This is our chance to say thank you.”

Winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year was Colville-based Vaagen Timbers, which specializes in harvesting small logs that would not normally be useful in standard timber operations. The logs are used as part of a process, called cross-laminated timber technology, to create lightweight, aesthetic beams that are cost-effective, strong and easy

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Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Businesses In Falls Church

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FALLS CHURCH, VA — Small businesses have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, making Small Business Saturday in 2020 more vital than ever.

Independently owned boutiques, gift shops, mom-and-pop hardware stores, restaurants and more in Falls Church are facing unprecedented challenges due to coronavirus-related restrictions and shutdowns. In Falls Church, Mayor David Tarter has proclaimed November as Live Local Month. The mayor joins local businesses and the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce in encouraging residents to pledge keeping 20 percent or more of their spending in the city in November.

The list of Small Business Saturday participants from American Express continues to grow, despite the pandemic. Whether you are buying holiday gifts or want a meal from a local restaurant, Falls Church has plenty of businesses to support. Here are some of the businesses that have signed up so far:

Northside Social Falls Church
Liberty Barbecue
Ireland’s Four

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Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Businesses In McLean

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MCLEAN, VA — Small businesses have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, making Small Business Saturday in 2020 more vital than ever.

Independently owned boutiques, gift shops, mom-and-pop hardware stores, restaurants and more in Falls Church are facing unprecedented challenges due to coronavirus-related restrictions and shutdowns.

The list of Small Business Saturday participants from American Express continues to grow, despite the pandemic. Whether you are buying holiday gifts or want a meal from a local restaurant, McLean has plenty of businesses to support. Here are some of the businesses that have signed up so far:

Did we miss anyone in McLean? Tell us in the comments or send an email to [email protected] and we’ll add it to the list.

ALSO ON PATCH: McLean Business Guide

For more local gift ideas, Fairfax County has also created a Made in Fairfax directory highlighting small-scale production businesses based in Fairfax County.

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Sioux Falls businesses shift strategy for holiday sales amid COVID-19

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Customers shop on Saturday, November 21, at Zandbroz Variety in Sioux Falls. (Photo: Erin Bormett / Argus Leader)

Downtown streets won’t be crowded with shoppers Saturday, full on leftover Thanksgiving turkey and running off Black Friday caffeine.

This Small Business Saturday, local businesses are finding ways to meet customers outside the shop — with curbside pickup or delivery options available in addition to in-store shopping, hoping to curb the number of in-person patrons.

Small businesses are taking whatever steps they can to meet customers where they are, and it’s more important than ever as businesses are still catching up after months of closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Businesses’ existence is in the balance,” said Jeff Griffin, CEO of the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a life and death situation whether that business is going to survive or not. That’s the reality of it.”

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How small businesses are using their expertise to sell virtual classes

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The pandemic has encouraged a spike in demand for virtual learning materials as people are stuck at home and craving cultural stimulation. Entrepreneurs have stepped up to fill that need.
But learning how to make the most money off your expertise online, especially if you sell services or experiences, can be a struggle.
Four entrepreneurial ventures — Students of History, Rumble Boxing, Maestro Match, and Serrano Wines — all adjusted by figuring out ways to turn their expertise into a source of revenue.
These small businesses all employed different methods for their pivots, but their examples provide four blueprints for how to turn a skill set into revenue during the pandemic.
This is article is part of a series called Small Business Ingenuity, which is focused on helping small businesses digitally transform.

When the pandemic forced small businesses across the country to shut their doors, those that could sell their

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Local Businesses Fight for Revival of Harvard Square, Gear Up for Winter | News

Nights of Lights impacts St. Augustine businesses

JMMB supports side businesses of employees through online expo

PressRelease.com Supports Businesses Through Cost-Effective Media Communications and Increased Online Visibility

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Businesses In Burke

Eastern Washington businesses honored by state Association of Washington Business

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Businesses In Falls Church

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Businesses In McLean

Sioux Falls businesses shift strategy for holiday sales amid COVID-19

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How small businesses are using their expertise to sell virtual classes